The Silkroad Ensemble, led by Rhiannon Giddens, has released “Far Down Far,” the second single from their forthcoming album, American Railroad, set for release on…
Silkroad Ensemble and Rhiannon Giddens Release New Single ‘Far Down Far’
Tag: American folk music
Mason Via: A Rising Star in the Modern Bluegrass Scene
Mason Via, a skilled singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Danbury, North Carolina, has quickly become a prominent figure in bluegrass and Americana music. Following his…
Rhiannon Giddens Launches Biscuits & Banjos Festival to Celebrate Black Culture
Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens has announced the launch of her inaugural festival, Biscuits & Banjos, set to take place April 25-27, 2025,…
Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: A Deep Dive into Her Jazz Evolution (1976-1980)
Rhino Records has released Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980), marking the latest entry in the ongoing, GRAMMY-winning series. This volume continues…
Moira Smiley’s The Rhizome Project, an Enchanting Mix of American Roots and Chamber Music
Moira Smiley – The Rhizome Project (self released, 2024) The Rhizome Project is a multifaceted work that includes a superb album with thoughtful lyrics and…
Parchman Prison Prayer Releases Haunting New Single, “Parchman Prison Blues”
Parchman Prison Prayer has unveiled their latest single, “Parchman Prison Blues,” following their widely acclaimed 2023 debut album, Parchman Prison Prayer: Some Mississippi Sunday Morning.…
‘Pieces of Home’: A Beautiful Weaving of Tradition and Belonging
Dan + Claudia Zanes – Pieces of Home (Smithsonian Folkways, 2024) Pieces of Home is the latest offering from Dan + Claudia Zanes. For nearly…
DownRiver Collective: Award Winning Progressive Bluegrass Band
DownRiver Collective, formed in 2018, is a lively growing force in the American roots music scene. They seamlessly mix traditional bluegrass and folk with progressive…
20th Annual Fall Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival: October 3-6, 2024
The Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance in North Carolina will celebrate its 20th anniversary from October 3-6, 2024. This four-day event will…
Rhiannon Giddens, Crys Matthews, and the Resistance Revival Chorus Reimagine Peggy Seeger’s “How I Long for Peace”
Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens collaborates with singer-songwriter Crys Matthews and the Resistance Revival Chorus to present a new version of Peggy Seeger’s…